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Hello,Thank you for your question. After 6 weeks, your incision should be well-healed and not in danger at all of opening, however swelling will still be present and skin may be sensitive. A few months will usually be recommended to allow the majority of swelling to resolve.All the best
Usually after 3 months will be the best time to start any laser procedures for those areas. By that time the swelling has resolved and the wounds are fully healed.
I usually tell my patients to wait for 3 months after a tummy tuck, every surgeon has different post ops care instructions you should continue to follow up with your PS.
Dear tT and lipo soon,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery
Thank you for your question. I usually recommend 3 months. Every PS is different. Please clarify from your PS
The sutures used during your surgery are not longer contributing to your abdominal wall integrity. A host of other factors my account for your feelings. A visit with your doctor is recommended.
Thank you for your question. The answer is yes you can, althought you may lose the results from the tummy tuck. It is recommended to wait until you're done having kids to undergo a tummy tuck procedure. Tummy tuck is a very powerful technique in the right hands, and can have dramatic results i...
Thanks for the photos and question. Crusting in the belly button is normal; if the opening (lumen) of the belly button is getting tight, your surgeon might consider using a soft earplug or wadded up petrolatum gauze to keep the "well" open. Revising the shape of the belly button after a tummy...